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A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and alcohol displayed on shelves.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

9 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Caroline

AED 187

AED 224 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional pub named 'The CHUDLEIGH' with a white facade, arched windows, and hanging flower baskets.

A dining area with round tables set for four, each with white tablecloths, chairs, and centerpieces.

A neatly made bed with a white duvet and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small desk with a computer.

A traditional pub with a sign reading "The Chudleigh." It features a brick facade, white-framed windows, and a balcony with hanging flower baskets.

2. Chudleigh Hotel

9.6 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Jacob

AED 385

AED 462 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

3. Wivenhoe House Hotel

9.1 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Natasha

AED 458

AED 550 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A coastal beach scene with a clear walkway leading to the shore, a pier in the distance, and a few boats on the water.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a tray of breakfast items, and a chair.

A cozy living room with two patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a large window offering a view, and a green wall with a vertical garden.

4. Kingscliff Hotel

11.6 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Mark

AED 314

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A dining area with wooden flooring, white walls, and a brick accent wall. There are two dining tables with chairs, each table has a white tablecloth and a small decorative item on the table.

A living room with a sofa, a small table, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A two-story building with a sign reading 'Aldea Guesthouse.'

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a wardrobe.

5. Adelaide Guesthouse

9.4 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Steve

AED 336

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

6. GreyFriars

11.9 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Mark

AED 521

AED 626 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

A wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hallway with a table and lamp, a door, and a fire extinguisher.

7. The Victory at Mersea

8.7 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Aubrey

AED 347

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple dining tables, and chairs.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a modern building with multiple windows, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel with a white exterior, multiple windows, and a prominent Premier Inn sign.

8. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

9.4 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Maria

AED 207

AED 248 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A restaurant with a brick wall, a large clock, and a glass ceiling. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

9. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

12.5 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Rachel

AED 283

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A courtyard with artificial grass, a table with chairs, and a wooden bench.

A wooden structure with signs for Pier Hotel Clacton, including breakfast service and room availability.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a counter with various bottles, and bar stools.

A room with a white cabinet, a table with a vase, two chairs, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

10. OYO Pier Hotel

9.8 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Natalia

AED 232

AED 303 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, name cards, water bottles, and a clock on the wall.

11. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

16.3 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Nicholas

AED 203

AED 243 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a front door, and a garage.

A house with a brick patio, a small table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a television on a small table, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

12. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

14.5 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Andy

AED 345

AED 413 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An aerial view of a property with a central building surrounded by manicured gardens, a small pond, and a tent-like structure.

A swimming pool with clear water, a bench, and a changing room area.

A spa area with multiple massage chairs, a fireplace, and a wall of bookshelves.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a glass partition, and a seating area with a coffee table.

13. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

11.4 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Katherine

AED 658

AED 790 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and expansive fields.

A gym with multiple treadmills and elliptical machines arranged in rows.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are chairs around a table and a potted plant in the corner.

14. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

17.6 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Darius

AED 251

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoor area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.

15. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

15.6 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Tim

AED 223

AED 268 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

16. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

11.5 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Michelle

AED 243

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.

A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.

17. St Nicholas Hotel

12 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Ana Sofia

AED 277

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

A large, two-story building with a prominent chimney, large windows, and a covered patio area with chairs and umbrellas.

A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles, a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, and a martini glass on the counter.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative mirror.

18. Talbooth House & Spa

16.9 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Alan

AED 799

AED 959 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A boat with a cabin and a mast, set against a sunset sky.

A buffet table with various food items and bread.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains.

19. Esplanade Hotel - Clacton On Sea (Beachfront Hotel) by OYO

9.9 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Ewa

AED 214

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel lobby with leather sofas, a bar area with liquor bottles, and large windows with floral curtains.

A two-story Langtry Hotel with a reception area, lounge bar, and a red carpet entrance.

A landscaped garden with a fountain, palm trees, and a variety of colorful flowers.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and black leather armchairs.

20. Langtry Hotel

9.7 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

John

AED 215

AED 258 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns	8.8 Excellent 886 reviews	View
Chudleigh Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 350 reviews	View
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 650 reviews	View
Kingscliff Hotel	8.6 Excellent 650 reviews	View
Adelaide Guesthouse	9.4 Exceptional 237 reviews	View

Top Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool Hotel Reviews

3 bedroom holiday bungalow on the beach front, Point Clear Essex

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here many times years back, was so happy to find this listing and be able to stay here again. Brought back so many memories, my little girl loved it! Will defo be booking again."

4 bedroom accommodation in Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

8/10 Good

"A lovely 5 day stay with my family and elderly parents, peaceful, quiet and restful. Long walks along the coastal path a tonic!. The house has beautiful views and is well equipped with everything you could possibly want - plus a generous welcome basket for us and the dogs....thank you Louise."

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beach near Waterside Marina

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Waterside Marina during your trip to Saint Osyth?

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beach near The Fleet

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near The Fleet during your trip to Saint Osyth?

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Cudmore Grove Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cudmore Grove Country Park, a lovely green space in East Mersea.

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Wyvernwood

Bring your family to Wyvernwood and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Alresford.

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The Wyvern Maze

Enjoy an outing to The Wyvern Maze during your stay in Alresford.

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beach near Fishing lake

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Fishing lake during your trip to Colchester? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Mersea Island Vineyard

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Mersea Island Vineyard during your travels to East Mersea.

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Jaywick Martello Tower

7.2/10 (23 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Clacton-on-Sea with a stop at Jaywick Martello Tower. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool?

Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool is located in a welcoming area of Brightlingsea known for its bar scene and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool?

Holiday Home Sleeps 10 is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this vacation home offers an indoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Other good choices within a few miles include Mersea Island Holiday Park and Excellent Caravan 4 Birth Sleeps 6 Tranquil Site.

How many hotels are there near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool?

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What can I see and do near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beth Chatto Garden and Cudmore Grove Country Park. Create some family memories at Wyvernwood and The Wyvern Maze. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Jaywick Martello Tower and Mersea Island Vineyard.

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Our top choices for Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool hotels

1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

2. Chudleigh Hotel

3. Wivenhoe House Hotel

4. Kingscliff Hotel

5. Adelaide Guesthouse

6. GreyFriars

7. The Victory at Mersea

8. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

9. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

10. OYO Pier Hotel

11. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

12. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

13. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

14. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

15. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

16. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

17. St Nicholas Hotel

18. Talbooth House & Spa

19. Esplanade Hotel - Clacton On Sea (Beachfront Hotel) by OYO

20. Langtry Hotel

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Top Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool Hotel Reviews

3 bedroom holiday bungalow on the beach front, Point Clear Essex

4 bedroom accommodation in Point Clear, near Clacton-on-Sea

Other attractions near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

beach near Waterside Marina

beach near The Fleet

Cudmore Grove Country Park

Wyvernwood

The Wyvern Maze

beach near Fishing lake

Mersea Island Vineyard

Jaywick Martello Tower

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